Bill Bowerman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bill Bowerman.

Bill Bowerman was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc. Born on February 19, 1911, in Portland, Oregon, Bowerman was a highly influential figure in the world of athletics. He coached at the University of Oregon for 24 years, leading the track and field team to significant success. Bowerman famously played a pivotal role in designing and refining innovative running shoes, contributing to the birth of Nike. His dedication to coaching and passion for innovation left a lasting impact on the sport and the athletic footwear industry. He passed away on December 24, 1999.

Everything you need is already inside.

Everything you need is already inside.

Bill Bowerman

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A teacher is never too smart to learn from his pupils. But w

A teacher is never too smart to learn from his pupils. But while runners differ, basic principles never change. So it's a matter of fitting your current practices to fit the event and the individual. See, what's good for you might not be worth a darn for the next guy.

Bill Bowerman

Teacher

There is no bad weather, just soft runners.

There is no bad weather, just soft runners.

Bill Bowerman

Running

The real purpose of running isn't to win a race, it's to tes

The real purpose of running isn't to win a race, it's to test the limits of the human heart.

Bill Bowerman

Running